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H12 SWF

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,945 mi
Last recorded71,945 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SWF
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,676 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,230 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,360 miles

3 x exhaust clamps have corroded away...

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively benefit of doubt given due to suspected limited slip differential. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively benefit of doubt given due to suspected limited slip differential. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

3 x exhaust clamps have corroded away...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively benefit of doubt given due to suspected limited slip differential. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively benefit of doubt given due to suspected limited slip differential. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres - tread cracked/perished. offside front tyre worn on outer edge and has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,295 miles

both front tyres tread cracked

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,725 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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H12 SWF is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H12 SWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H12 SWF registered?

H12 SWF is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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